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Forum: CQ CQ CQ 05-26-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,879
Posted By N8CXX
Welcome to the site. Got any question? Just ask...

Welcome to the site. Got any question? Just ask as there are quite a few knowledgeable folks on here that will help you out.

I started at Novice then to General. Failed the extra code test and...
Forum: Good news! 04-27-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 22,492
Posted By N8CXX
You can look at it as a potential opportunity...

You can look at it as a potential opportunity when the trend turns.
Forum: Polls 11-24-2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,837
Posted By N8CXX
+1 here

+1 here
Forum: Good news! 11-24-2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,073
Posted By N8CXX
Congrat's to all.

Congrat's to all.
Forum: Polls 09-15-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,094
Posted By N8CXX
Licensed as a Novice in the Fall of 1978. Took a...

Licensed as a Novice in the Fall of 1978. Took a General class offered by the local Ham store and successfully upgraded to General in April of 1979. Got hooked on DX and needed to upgrade to get the...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 05-01-2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,039
Posted By N8CXX
Bill, Welcome to the site and RVing. Good luck...

Bill,
Welcome to the site and RVing. Good luck with you search and ulitmate decision on antennas.

I previously owned a small antenna farm (5/5 on 10, 5/5 on 15m, 4/4 on 20m, 2E on 40m and a...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 04-16-2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,360
Posted By N8CXX
I'd like to see them too. Have W7 and no luck...

I'd like to see them too. Have W7 and no luck either.

I'll try my MacPro tonight.

Still looking to build a screwdriver style lift to mount to the rear ladder to raise my Tar Heels II up above...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 04-16-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,502
Posted By N8CXX
Welcome Allen Enjoy the new toy. :beer:

Welcome Allen

Enjoy the new toy. :beer:
Forum: Good news! 04-03-2014, 07:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,047
Posted By N8CXX
Yes and they are special. :worthy:

Yes and they are special. :worthy:
Forum: Good news! 04-01-2014, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,047
Posted By N8CXX
Congrat's to the couple. We're wishing them the...

Congrat's to the couple. We're wishing them the best. :beer:


I can't imaginer how the DW put up with me and my hobbies for 45+ years.
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 03-19-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,790
Posted By N8CXX
Congrat's. :bounce: Now the fun begins.

Congrat's. :bounce:

Now the fun begins.
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 02-06-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,468
Posted By N8CXX
Welcome Ron. I have a Tar Heels II that I...

Welcome Ron.

I have a Tar Heels II that I use ground mounted. I just haven't developed the screwdriver mechanism to mount to the ladder of the MH to raise / lower the screwdriver antenna. :)

I...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 01-06-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,928
Posted By N8CXX
We're still around. I use the Tar Heels II ground...

We're still around. I use the Tar Heels II ground mounted in the winter.
Forum: Black Box Forum 11-29-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,511
Posted By N8CXX
I've read good reviews on both rigs. The HX has...

I've read good reviews on both rigs. The HX has two distinct 12v hook ups, one for each power module. Each requires 23 amps. I have one 30 amp PS. I really want to good Rx that I can add a 250hz cw...
Forum: Black Box Forum 11-28-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,511
Posted By N8CXX
TS-480-HX vs IC7000

Looking at both rigs. The radio will be used at home and in the motorhome. Anything I should know about either one?
Thanks
Forum: Under the Awning 10-31-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,818
Posted By N8CXX
FW = Fifth Wheeler DSDP = Dutch Star Diesel...

FW = Fifth Wheeler
DSDP = Dutch Star Diesel Pusher
Forum: Under the Awning 10-31-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,818
Posted By N8CXX
Being the medical and legal advocate for the DW's...

Being the medical and legal advocate for the DW's dad keeps us around the area. He's now in a facility that tends to his every need but the DW still won't leave for more than two weeks every three...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 05-15-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,513
Posted By N8CXX
Lots of interesting concepts. This is more...

Lots of interesting concepts.

This is more of what I am looking for.

https://www.thomsonlinear.com/website/com/eng/products/positioning_slides_linear_units/llu_whz.php

I want a vertical...
Forum: Antenna Solutions 05-08-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,513
Posted By N8CXX
MH ladder mount

I would like to mount my Tarheels to my MH ladder thru something that works like a screwdriver mounting system. This screwdriver system would move the Tarheels to above the roof top when I want to...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 05-08-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,631
Posted By N8CXX
Welcome. I bought a Tarheel screwdriver antenna...

Welcome.
I bought a Tarheel screwdriver antenna and ground mounted it in the backyard for the winter. Worked fine.

Now I'm looking to mount it on the ladder of the MH. I just need to find a...
Forum: CQ CQ CQ 05-08-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,450
Posted By N8CXX
Welcome Dennie. Good advice on here. :worthy:

Welcome Dennie.

Good advice on here. :worthy:
Forum: Good news! 04-25-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,877
Posted By N8CXX
Wonder what it cost to shrink wrap a 44'?...

Wonder what it cost to shrink wrap a 44'? :whistle:
Forum: Good news! 04-17-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,854
Posted By N8CXX
:welcome: Welcome to the "extra" portion of...

:welcome:
Welcome to the "extra" portion of the bands. :D
Forum: Rag Chew 03-15-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,515
Posted By N8CXX
I'd be interested in hearing your comments. I...

I'd be interested in hearing your comments. I need to upgrade my old IC745-A to something more portable. :)
Forum: Rag Chew 03-15-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,515
Posted By N8CXX
After owning an antenna farm and lots of watts,...

After owning an antenna farm and lots of watts, running barefoot with this Tarheel antenna surely does humble you. I still like contesting. Just not accustomed to making more than one call to work...
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